Inpatient Care Assistant II — Flexible Schedule

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse on inpatient units. The PCA II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care needs are met and adheres to patient safety measures with professional conduct.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with relevant technical training, plus required certifications such as CNA/CMA/EMT-B and BLS, with additional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.
• CNA or CMA or EMT-B certification; BLS from AHA; Aggression Management certification within 90 days; EKG/Phlebotomy competency within 6 months; other certificates as required by unit/service.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse on inpatient nursing units.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Adhere to patient safety measures and demonstrate professional effectiveness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Typing

Job description

Harris Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse on inpatient units. The PCA II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care needs are met and adheres to patient safety measures with professional conduct.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with relevant technical training, plus required certifications such as CNA/CMA/EMT-B and BLS, with additional